Ladies and gentlemen, this one’s for you. Those condoms you’re carrying around in your wallet or your purse, that box of ‘em you’ve got next to your bed, they say a lot more about you than you might initially think. (And believe us when we say that the partners you bring home pay attention to whether or not you’re proactive about protection). While some of the reasons may seem obvious, below we’ve spelled out 10 solid reasons why carrying and using a condom isn’t just necessary, it’s awesome.

They call it protection for a reason…you’re safeguarding yourself from Sexually Transmitted Infections that can last a whole lot longer than you can (and not in a good way).

You may like it when she calls you “Daddy” or when he calls you “Mommy,” but condoms are what’ll help prevent you from actually becoming one. Need we say more?

R-E-S-P-E-C-T, take care TCB (Take care of business). Keeping a supply of condoms at the ready shows you respect yourself enough to take precaution against items #1 and #2. Well done, y’all.

That little piece of rubber shows not only that you care about yourself, but that you’re being respectful of your partner, who also has to be mindful about STIs and unplanned pregnancies.

By using a condom (even if your partner says you don’t have to), you’re proving that you know how to think with your head and not just your…you get the idea.

The other person in your bed might be thinking through whether or not you’re partner material…and let’s put it this way: Using a condom is in no way showing him or her you’re

Maybe you’re concerned that using a condom will make your partner think you’re doin’ the nasty with a lot of others, too. Worry not. If anything, you look like you know what you’re doing—you’re That’s hot.

This won’t always be the case, but with some, no condom means no sex. And that’s a totally avoidable lose-lose situation.

It may feel so much better without it, but it still feels pretty damn good, right? We’ll call that a win.

We can come up with 10 reasons and more why “glove before love” is the mantra to live by. Can you come up with 10 reasons why it isn’t? We can’t…and we don’t want to.